The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing obstacles in their investigation of irregular payments at the Ministry of Finance, as certain officials within the Ministry are reportedly hindering their efforts. Despite these challenges, the ACC remains committed to uncovering any potential corruption and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
The alleged embezzlement of approximately K533 million between 2019 and 2021 involved the use of fake events to claim allowances. As a result, several officers at the Ministry of Finance have been arrested in connection with the case.
Despite some individuals from the Ministry reportedly offering to voluntarily repay the funds they received illegally, the ACC is still working to uncover the full extent of the scandal. The investigation is ongoing, and the ACC is committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Sources have reported that efforts are being made to hinder the ACC officers, including the auctioning of ACC vehicles by a private entity this weekend. Despite these challenges, the ACC remains committed to uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
ACC officers investigating irregular payments at the Ministry of Finance are facing obstacles in their investigation. The officers have revealed that the vehicles in question were supposed to be sold to ACC staff, as promised by former Commission Director General Gilbert Phiri. However, some officers at the Ministry of Finance have ensured that the vehicles are auctioned publicly, which puts the ACC staff at a disadvantage. This has made the investigation more challenging for the ACC officers.
In addition to the challenges of uncovering corruption, the officers have also been denied a 10.5 percent salary increment that was approved for public service workers. This denial, which the officers believe is an attempt to discourage them, is based on the pretext that they are already being paid a high salary. Despite these obstacles, the ACC officers remain committed to their mission of rooting out corruption and ensuring transparency in government.
Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa could not be reached for comment. Despite attempts to contact him, his phone remained unanswered. This lack of cooperation may hinder the efforts of ACC officers to uncover the truth behind the suspicious payments.
